Are you a woman in Arkansas concerned about breast or cervical cancer? The Arkansas Breast Care Program is here to help. Funded by federal and state resources, this program offers crucial cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost to eligible women across Arkansas.
Who is Eligible for the Arkansas Breast Care Program?
To qualify for the Arkansas Breast Care Program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Residency: You must be a resident of Arkansas.
- Age and Gender:
- For cervical cancer services: You are a woman aged 21 to 64.
- For breast cancer services: You are a woman aged 40 to 64.
- Women under 40 experiencing breast symptoms may also be eligible.
- Income: Your household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
- Insurance Status:
- You do not have health insurance, including Medicaid or Medicare.
- OR You have insurance but require diagnostic tests and face a financial barrier to accessing them.
Determine your eligibility today: Find out if you are eligible for BreastCare services.
How to Enroll in the Arkansas Breast Care Program
Enrolling in the Arkansas Breast Care Program is simple. The program partners with local healthcare providers throughout Arkansas to make screenings accessible. To enroll, you need to find a participating provider in your area. These providers include doctors, Local Health Units, and Community Health Centers.
Find a provider near you to start your enrollment: Find a provider near you to enroll in BreastCare.
Understanding How the Breast Care Program Works
Once you are enrolled in the Arkansas Breast Care Program, you will receive a BreastCare ID card and detailed information about the program. Your designated BreastCare provider will then schedule your initial appointment. This appointment typically includes a clinical breast exam and a Pap test, if necessary based on your age and risk factors. Following this visit, an appointment for a mammogram will be arranged if you are eligible and require this service.
Available Services Through the Breast Care Program
The Arkansas Breast Care Program provides a comprehensive range of services at no cost to eligible women. These services are categorized into screening and diagnostic services:
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Screening Services:
- Clinical Breast Exam
- Pap Test (for cervical cancer screening)
- Mammogram (for breast cancer screening)
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Diagnostic Services: These services are available to follow up on abnormal results from screenings, such as an abnormal mammogram, clinical breast exam, or Pap test. These are essential for further investigation and timely diagnosis.
The Arkansas Breast Care Program is a vital resource for women in Arkansas, ensuring access to potentially life-saving breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services. Take control of your health and explore your eligibility for this important program today.
